Author: Saqib Hussain

The US targeted Iranian nuclear sites in a high-stakes precision strike using bunker-busters and cruise missiles, but doubts remain about its effectiveness, especially at the deeply-buried Fordow facility. Iran has labeled the attack an act of total war, while Russia and China condemn the strike, warning of broader destabilization and signaling possible support for Tehran. With tensions soaring, the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, and proxy forces are now potential flashpoints as diplomacy hangs by a thread. The Iran-Israel conflict appears to have reached a critical juncture. Recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have significantly escalated tensions in…